Extend the Life of End-of-Life Hardware with Smart 3rd Party

When OEMs declare end-of-life (EOL) hardware, they expect businesses to replace equipment with costly upgrades. However, with Smart 3rd Party’s third-party maintenance (TPM) solutions, you can extend the usability of your IT assets well beyond their official EOL and EOSL dates—saving money and avoiding unnecessary downtime.

Our end-of-life database provides detailed tracking of EOL and EOSL hardware, allowing businesses to make informed decisions about IT infrastructure. Instead of adhering to rigid OEM timelines, Smart 3rd Party gives you the flexibility to upgrade on your own terms while keeping your systems fully operational.

What Happens When Hardware Reaches End-of-Life (EOL)?

OEMs typically announce end-of-life (EOL) hardware within 4-6 years of a product’s launch. This means:

• The manufacturer stops actively selling the product.
• Support and maintenance become more expensive or limited.
• Companies face pressure to upgrade unnecessarily to newer, more expensive models.

However, just because hardware is labeled EOL doesn’t mean it stops working. With third-party maintenance (TPM), businesses can:

• Extend the lifespan of their EOL hardware with expert support.
• Reduce IT spending by avoiding costly OEM contracts.
• Maintain reliability and performance with proactive maintenance.

Instead of retiring fully functional equipment, Smart 3rd Party offers alternative high-quality maintenance and repair services designed to keep your EOL hardware running without disruption.

End of Service Life (EOSL) – What It Means for Your Business

Once hardware reaches End of Service Life (EOSL), OEMs completely stop supporting it. This means:

• No more firmware updates or patches.
• No direct manufacturer support.
• Pressure to replace hardware prematurely.

While OEMs may consider EOSL hardware obsolete, Smart 3rd Party offers cost-effective support that extends the usability of critical IT infrastructure. Instead of replacing perfectly functional equipment, our TPM services provide:

• Ongoing support for EOSL hardware long after manufacturers abandon it.
• Security patches and updates to keep systems stable.
• Replacement parts sourcing through our robust supply chain.
• 24/7/365 expert technical assistance for uninterrupted operations.

EOSL doesn’t mean end-of-use—Smart 3rd Party ensures your IT investments continue delivering value.